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9 quotes from the following 3 books:

Character of Physical Law, The (1965)

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (1985)

Meaning of It All, The (1998)

Richard P. Feynman
A Satisfactory Philosophy of Ignorance
Do Not Debase Science: Don't Call On It To Settle Your Ancient, Provincial, Medieval Disputes
Easily Crafted Analogies Convey Little Meaning
Mathematics Is More Than Just A Language- It Is Language Plus Logic
Scientists Must Stick Their Necks Out
The Alternative To Doubt Is Authority
Which End Is Closer To God?
You Can't Base The Meaning Of A Science Lesson On A Word
You Use The Boogie Man As Follows:
Portrait of Richard P. Feynman

Born Sat May 11, 1918 in U.S.A.- New York- New York City

Died Mon Feb 15, 1988 in U.S.A.- California- Los Angeles

American theoretical physicist who was probably the most brilliant, influential, and iconoclastic figure in his field in the post-World War II era. His fellow physicists envied his flashes of inspiration and admired him for other qualities as well: a faith in nature's simple truths, a skepticism about official wisdom, and an impatience with mediocrity.

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